Deadlift Technique 101: Tackling the Most Common Mistake Is deadlifting 2x, 3x, or even 4x your body weight a long-term goal you’d like to hit within the next year? Are you ever nervous you’re going to hurt your back on the next rep? Do you feel like your deadlift technique is pretty solid but you could probably lift more with one or two small tweaks? Do you love deadlifting so much you spend all week thinking about how awesome your next deadlift workout is going to be? Not you? THIS workout might be worth a shot. If it does sound like you, pay attention and watch the short video below because I’m going to show you one of the most common deadlift mistakes most lifters don’t even realize they’re making. Spoiler Alert: it has NOTHING to do with your set-up or how you initiate the lift. Have You Read The Deadlift Bible? (It’s Free) Downloaded and read by nearly 10,000 lifters, The Deadlift Bible is my own creation complete with 4 instructional video tutorials and an entire manual outlining optimal deadlift technique, progressions, programming, and more. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE DEADLIFT BIBLE ...

Bench Press Form How to Keep Your Butt From Coming Off the Bench If you’ve ever struggled to keep your glutes on the bench during the bench press, pay attention and watch the short video below because I’m going to show you exactly how to fix it. Your bench press form is going to stay exactly the same as it is right now. What I’m going to show you is a little-known “hack” to help you get tighter, more stable, and bench more weight without your glutes coming off the bench from a simple tweak in how you set-up for the lift. [FREE] Join the 30-Day Powerlifting for Fat Loss Challenge to Blast Fat, Boost Strength, and Build Confidence CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE MANUAL ...

I’m not going to waste your time or mine rehashing the benefits of deadlifting and why you should do it. If you’re reading this you already know the deadlift is arguably the single best exercise for building strength, power, and lean, hard muscle while burning a mountain of calories, decreasing body fat, and improving performance. If you want a complete (and free) guide to deadlifting technique, progressions, variations, and benefits go HERE. If you want to learn my 3-step system for constructing the ultimate deadlift workout pay close attention and don’t let your mind wander because this short article will show you exactly what to do. Who the Hell am I? My name is Jordan Syatt — nice to meet you — and I’m one of the few people in the world who can honestly say I’ve deadlifted 4x my body weight. You can watch me do it (530lbs at a body weight of 130lbs) HERE. I’m a small guy at 5’4″ and only 130lbs but I’ve never subscribed to the whole “bigger is stronger” mentality that impregnates the world of powerlifting. “Big Isn’t Strong. Strong is Strong.” I’ve competed in the 132lb weight class for the past 6-years and in that time frame built my deadlift from a max of 250lbs to 535lbs. In March of 2012 I hit my first ever 3x body weight deadlift (405lbs at a body weight of 132lbs) and now I use that same weight for speed work. I tell you all of this not to impress you but to impress upon you that I’m not some half-baked keyboard jockey sitting in a bean bag chair in my mom’s basement making shit up to...

In This Proper Squat Form Tutorial You’ll Learn… The best foot width for heavy and pain free squats How to create more surface area for your feet, balance more efficiently, and transfer force more effectively If letting your knees pass your toes is a dangerous or smart strategy If sending your hips back or sitting straight down is optimal for elite squat performance The best bar position (high or low?) for your body type Proper Squat Form for a Safe, Strong, and Perfect Squat I hope you enjoyed this squat tutorial and that it’s helped you better understand proper squat form in a way that’s simple, straightforward, and allows you to squat a metric shit ton of weight. Increase Your Deadlift by 30lbs in 30 Days with the FREE Deadlift Bible Downloaded and read by thousands of lifters, The Deadlift Bible is my own creation complete with 4 instructional video tutorials and an entire manual outlining optimal deadlift technique, progressions, programming, and more. Plug in your info below and I’ll send your free copy directly to your e-mail in less than 60-seconds. Never Minimal. Never Maximal. Always Optimal. -J World Record Strength! Sign Up & I’ll Send Your 4 FREE World Record Strength Training Manuals Directly to Your Inbox Name: Email: We respect your email privacy...

The floor press is overrated. There. I said it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent exercise and obviously has a time and place within a well designed program but most lifters (save for geared powerlifters and individuals with anterior shoulder pain) aren’t going to gain much from it. But What About All of the Floor Press Benefits? The floor press offers a variety of benefits including minimized leg drive and a major emphasis on improving raw upper body strength for the pecs, anterior deltoids, and triceps. And while powerlifters have touted these benefits for years in its defense, the reality is these benefits are not exclusive to the floor press. In fact, there’s another bench variation that encompasses all of the exact same benefits and probably has greater carryover to your bench press strength than the floor press. Enter: The Feet Elevated Bench Press Regularly utilized by bodybuilders and unfortunately mocked by powerlifters, I’ve become a huge fan of the feet elevated bench press and would argue that it’s more effective than the floor press. Why? Watch the short video below and I’ll let you in on a little secret…. Technique Points 1. Set up exactly as you would for a standard bench press but bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the bench right in front of your butt. 2. Lower the bar towards your chest and make sure to keep your shoulders down & away from your ears throughout the entire movement. Think about raising your chest to the bar to keep your shoulders in the safest position. 3. As soon as the bar touches your chest, press the bar back up at a slight backwards angle to the starting position. Feet Elevated Bench Press...

Having pulled 4x my bodyweight (530lbs at BW of 132lbs) and coached numerous lifters to 2-3x bodyweight deadlifts, I like to think I know a little bit about deadlifting. And while deadlift articles are now unfortunately a dime a dozen, this is not your standard deadlift article. So rather than talk about why Deadlifting is awesome or tell you to maintain a neutral spine for 87,453rd time, I’m going to outline 4 deadlift mistakes you’ve probably never considered. Some of the most commonly overlooked deadlift mistakes I see made on a daily basis, each of the brief videos below will show you exactly what you’re doing wrong and, more importantly, precisely how to fix it. In no particular order of importance, here are 4 of The Worst Deadlift Mistakes You Could Ever Make. Deadlift Mistake #1: Bouncing the Bar Off the Floor Remember, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Specific to the deadlift, every time the bar hits the floor, the floor is returning the exact same amount of force directly into the bar. So if you aren’t letting the bar come to a complete stop in between reps and are initiating the lift from a bounce, you’re essentially lifting less weight off the floor and missing numerous benefits. Your Takeaway: If you want to reap all the benefits of a full range of motion (ROM) deadlift, let the bar come to a complete stop in between repetitions. Notably, if you find you’re weakest off the floor and lockout is relatively easy, you need to let the bar come to a complete stop because bouncing the bar is never going to help you get...

This was bar-none the absolute best interview I’ve ever done. Brad Dieter from Evolutionary Health hosted the interview and asked me some of the most insightful and thought provoking questions I’ve ever been asked. Click the link below to listen to the interview now! —-> Jordan Syatt Interviewed on Evolutionary Health Radio <—- Some of the major discussion points included Louie Simmons…and how he dealt with my “cute elbows.” My experience with Eric Cressey…and the similarities between CP vs. Westside My overall thoughts on nutrition…and how supplements aren’t so complicated The absolute WORST thing about the fitness industry…and how I deal with it Thoughts on giving advice to friends for free…and how to make it a win-win The biggest lessons I’ve learned the hard way…and how you can avoid making my mistakes What’s Next for Syatt Fitness…and YOU! Needless to say…Brad and I covered A LOT of material. If you decide to listen to any interview with me…make it this one. Unquestionably the best interview I’ve ever done, you’re bound to laugh, learn, and enjoy the discussion. Click the link below to listen to the interview now! —-> My Best Interview Yet! <—- Enjoy and have a great day! Never Minimal. Never Maximal. Always Optimal. -J Sign Up for Your FREE Syatt Fitness Newsletter! Name: Email: We respect your email privacy Powered by AWeber...

I was recently interviewed by my friend and colleague, Andrew Kirby, over at Strength Intellect and we spoke about all things Powerlifting. To get complete access to the interview, click right here! Topics discussed include How I Prepare for Competition Major Differences between Beginner vs. Intermediate/Advanced Program Design The Most Commonly Overlooked Mistakes Made in the Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift My Experience Interning Under Louie Simmons The Importance of Dropping Your Ego to Achieve Your Ultimate Strength Potential My #1 Secret to Increasing Productivity And much more! Andrew hosted a fantastic interview and gave me the opportunity to answer some truly insightful questions. If getting as strong as humanly possible is on your to-do list you definitely don’t want to miss this discussion so for complete access click the link below. How to Succeed as a Powerlifter: An Interview with Jordan Syatt Want more great info on strength training? I recently filmed a 45-minute seminar, The Beginners Guide to Strength Training, outlining everything you need to know to begin your own successful strength regimen. Sign up for my free newsletter below and get The Beginners Guide to Strength Training sent directly to your inbox! Never Minimal. Never Maximal. Always Optimal. -J Place Your E-mail Below and Instantly Download Your FREE Seminar: The Beginners Guide to Strength Training! Name: Email: We respect your email privacy Powered by AWeber Email Marketing...

Hey there! Last night I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Paul Nobles of Eat to Perform and wanted to give you access to the video. The entire conversation lasted for just over an hour and we discussed a variety of topics including: The KEY to fat loss Why fasted cardio is a waste of time The reason I gave up Intermittent Fasting And much more! I hope you enjoy the video and, as always, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below. Never Minimal. Never Maximal. Always Optimal. -J Sign Up for Your FREE Syatt Fitness Newsletter! Name: Email: We respect your email privacy Powered by AWeber...

Westside Barbell Raw Lifting Q&A 1) Everything I have read so far by the well respected raw lifters I look to, has the same message. Full range lifts (Squat, Bench, Dead)must be included as well as using exersises that will build the bottom of each lift (pause squats, dead squats, deficit deadlift ect) which would be the sticking point for the raw guys as opposed to equipt. How would someone set up a raw westside template that would include full range lifts using the conjugate method? And how would these be rotated so that on max effort day, both the squat and deadlift get worked? O.K. so this type of question is very common among those trying to understand Westside’s methods and I want to preface by saying the answer is extraordinarily simple! Most people tend to over-complicate the process entirely too much. That being the case, before I start explaining just take a deep breath, relax, and read very closely. First: Westside already incorporates full range lifts into their programs. If you understand their methods then you know full well that they incorporate full (and sometimes even more than full) ROM lifts every single training day. Second: Westside, above all, advocates training your individual weaknesses! If you’re weak out of the hole, Westside recommends training movements that strengthen you out of the hole. Likewise, if you’re weak at lockout, Westside recommends training movements that strengthen your lockout. That being the case, ANY movement that benefits you can be incorporated into your program. ANY MOVEMENT!!! As long as it actually provides significant strength gains then it’s 100% valid. Third: The template can be set up any way...